For nearly a decade, Mohamed Salah has been one of the defining players of the Premier League era.
Goals, assists, trophies and countless iconic moments have transformed him from a Liverpool signing with something to prove into one of the greatest players in the club’s history. Yet as he moves deeper into his thirties, questions continue to surround what the final chapter of his career might look like.
Despite signing a contract extension with Liverpool in 2025, speculation about Salah’s long-term future refuses to disappear. Saudi Arabian clubs remain interested, Major League Soccer has been mentioned as a possible destination and there is always the possibility that he simply stays at Anfield longer than many expect.
So if Salah does eventually leave Liverpool, where could he realistically end up?
Saudi Arabia Remains the Most Obvious Option
For several years, the Saudi Pro League has been viewed as the most likely destination for Salah.
The interest has never truly gone away.
Saudi clubs previously made huge attempts to sign him and reports continue to suggest that he remains one of the league’s dream targets because of both his footballing quality and his global profile. Al Hilal and Al Ittihad are regularly mentioned whenever discussions about Salah’s future emerge.
From a business perspective, the move makes enormous sense.
Salah is arguably the most famous Arab footballer in history. His arrival would instantly boost television audiences, sponsorship opportunities and global attention for whichever club secured his signature.
Financially, few clubs in world football could compete with what Saudi Arabia could offer. His current Liverpool wages already place him among the club’s highest earners, and Saudi teams are among the only sides capable of comfortably exceeding those figures.
If you were forced to predict one destination today, Saudi Arabia would probably be the favourite.
Al Hilal Could Make Perfect Sense
Among the Saudi clubs, Al Hilal feels like one of the strongest possibilities.
The club has consistently pursued global superstars and has the resources to make Salah the face of both the…
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